What a finish to this match - Firmino is almost through but Steffen smothered.
"Therefore, the FA, Network Rail and Chiltern Railways strongly advise that Liverpool and Manchester City supporters affected should avoid travelling from the North West by train wherever possible and seek alternative travel arrangements. No time to really soak in this big win the fixture list is relentless and since were trying to go all the way in every competition, the matches just keep on coming.
Do we have a game again?
The 2021-22 final will be a bit unusual in that it will take place before the end of regular league season, with the game traditionally held in the past as the curtain call on the domestic campaign.
Everything you need to know ahead of Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final clash with Liverpool.
Keita and Alexander-Arnold exchange passes in midfield, but the full-backs ball towards Salah runs out of play. Liverpool have already clinched the EFL Cup, with Manchester City holding a one-point lead over the Reds in the Premier League title race, plus the potential of a Champions League final meeting. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. We need to go to Wembley and play our game. It is a dream for sure, and we will go for it and fight for it.". I have said to the players that I do not want any excuses. With the FA Cup semifinals all set for April 16-17, with Liverpool and Manchester City facing off on April 16 and Chelsea taking on Crystal Palace on April 17, ticket information is yet to be confirmed. At the other end, Alisson was called upon a few times in the second half to ensure it didnt get too nervy, too early and he came up trumps.
Will they look to repeat that approach at Wembley? This specific thing, nobody did it in this club.
Read more, Pep Guardiola says he is proud of his players and the performance they gave in the 2-2 draw with Liverpool. Robertson whips a cross in from the left which Stones leaves and it runs through to Steffen who starts in goal. Referee: Michael OliverAssistant Referees: Stuart Burt and Simon BennettFourth Official: Kevin FriendReserve Assistant: Marc PerryVAR: Darren EnglandAssistant VAR: Lee Betts, Guardiola explains reason for pre-FA Cup training at Millwall, Pep Guardiola has thanked Millwall for helping Manchester City avoid a tiring travel schedule by allowing us to use The Den as a training base ahead of our FA Cup semi-final with Liverpool. Despite claims that the competition has become less important for the Premier League's big hitters over the last decade, Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea have still dominated the trophy since 2008.
Klopp believes the rest he gave Mohamed Salah in midweek was essential to keep him fresh for the run-in after a physically and emotionally draining few months.
As always, the official Man City app will offer comprehensive coverage of our showdown with Liverpool.
No, United versus Arsenal was generally a domestic squabble. Read more, Manchester City continued preparations at the CFA on Friday ahead of this weekends eagerly awaited Etihad Premier League clash with Liverpool. Andrew Robertson provided the assist with an out-swinging corner that found the French defender, who physically dominated Nathan Ak before sending a brilliant bullet of a header into the back of the net. Manchester City being rushed into mistakes in their build-up in their own defensive third. Four Premier League fixtures in October altered for TV coverage.
It will again be intense but we will be ready.
Which TV channel is the Community Shield on?
Thom Gibbs argues in this piece that the fixtures is missing some needle between the two managers?
pic.twitter.com/HCCufu555g. Our columnist made the argument that we are witnessing English football's greatest rivalry between Manchester City and Liverpool. The mayors of both cities wrote to the FA earlier thisweek requesting that the game be moved to a more convenient location for supporters of both teams, pointing out the rising cost of fuel as well as the fact the game is set to take place over a bank holiday weekend.
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Watch more, Foden: Our fans and home record can be the difference, Phil Foden believes City can use a dominant Premier League home record against Liverpool to full advantage on Sunday afternoon.
A detailed match report plus reaction from Pep Guardiola and players alike will follow soon after the full time whistle, while free-to-view highlights from midday on Sunday 17 April. Thiago had dictated the game from midfield where the likes of Grealish and Phil Foden had scarcely been sighted before half-time. In the second half, Guardiola would resist the temptation to make early changes even though the game was there to be attacked after Grealishs goal two minutes after the break.
Earlier Fernandinho, who was only booked for that Mane foul, had taken a piece of Luis Diaz who was exceptional before the break.
Mane collects the ball in a central area and the free-kick clipped in was turned behind by Ake for a corner with Van Dijk lurking. Read more, Laporte: This week could be one of the greatest in our careers, Aymeric Laporte believes an FA Cup semi-final victory over Liverpool would mark this week as one of the greatest periods in both his and his City teammates' careers to date. Its quite possible this was the most complete, close-to-perfection performance across a half of football that even this formidable side has put together, given the context of the opposition and match meaning. A perfect first half in that case but we pay City, the champions of England at the moment and it is always going to be tough. Liverpool get us started at Wembley, and quickly look to gain territory with a long kick forward.
But we get nothing from it because three days later we play against Manchester United, said Kloppp. It was billed as a titanic tussle but this has been one of the most one-sided semi-finals you will ever see.
They would want to go there and win as well..
There are moments you will have to suffer. I learned as a manager when you arrive in the latter stages in all competitions, you adapt to the schedule.
Hundreds of miles of unessential roadworks will be put on hold to help supporters enjoy the occasion and enhance their journeys, and these motorists are encouraged to make sure that their vehicles are roadworthy before setting off.".
I think we pressed them hard and for the second goal especially the goalkeeper made a mistake. Moment of anxiety for Liverpool as Sterling bursts into the box but the scramble away. if that is the success this year, it will not be seen as success in the future. Three competitions?
When is the FA Cup final 2022? I have said to the boys this is my seventh season in England - and I have never said 'welcome to the semi-final of the FA Cup'.
Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. We've had two draws against them this season - but this one can't really be a draw, someone has to win.
It will be a really tight game - both teams will analyse what happened last week and be looking for that extra one, two per cent that will get them the win. Do Liverpool try to push on for more goals or try to shut up shop? "We did all the right stuff. Diogo Jota very nearly did it last week, Sadio Mane did this time. Jurgen Klopp's team looking pretty comfortable.
Liverpool fans fly their banner outside Wembley Stadium. Our Matchday Centre gets under way at 13:30, providing minute-by-minute text commentary, analysis, stats and reaction right through until after Pep Guardiola'spost-match press conference. Watch more, De Bruyne relishing 'privilege' of key Etihad clash with Liverpool, Kevin De Bruyne says he views the prospect of tackling Liverpool in Sundays huge Premier League clash at the Etihad as a privilege and an occasion to be savoured.
The game is scheduled to kick-off at 3.30pm, while the other semi-final between Chelsea and Crystal Palace will also take place at Wembley on Sunday, April 17, with a 4.30pm kick-off. "The second half starts with a goal for Manchester City, and it opens up, the quality of their team is insane, and you could see that. Both clubs and their supporter groups have asked for the tie to be moved to a more appropriate venue, but the FA have refused to budge on the tie being held at Wembley.
Great competition for places producing great performances and excellent squad management from the boss, this is exactly why he rotates.
Its back up to Anfield for midweek now and against the other Manchester club.
Fernandinho tries to clip a central free kick into the box but Liverpool smother Jesus. Imagine if I was to sit here and you would not ask me about it, but I would just constantly start referring to the quadruple and if I did that you would think I was completely mad..
Jack Grealish scored minutes after the break, and on the verge of full-time, Bernardo Silva grabbed a second, but it proved to be a consolation as the Reds hung on for victory. Pep Guardiola says City will wait before making a final decision on the availability of Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker. It has been less than a week since we faced Jurgen Klopp's Reds, in what was yet another Premier League blockbuster between the two sides.
and I took a look at the tactical themes that made it such an exciting match.
So it is really special. TEAM NEWS IS IN! That would be nice. Read more, Semi-final dates confirmed for mens and womens FA Cup, Manchester Citys FA Cup and Womens FA Cup semi-final ties will both take place on Saturday 16 April. A statement on the FA's website read: "We recognise the significant challenges that are being faced by some Liverpool and Manchester City supporters, with train services being severely limited due to essential engineering works being carried out over the bank holiday weekend by Network Rail on the West Coast Mainline. Cancelo tries to spread play to Zinchenko but it runs out of play.
They earned their FA Cup final place, and the possibility of a domestic Cup double perhaps a Treble, or quadruple - with a thrilling first half dominated by the goalscorer Sadio Mane and the maestro, Thiago Alcantara. Liverpool will take on Man City in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley at 3.30pm on Saturday April 16, the FA have confirmed. And we are very pleased, and we are very happy to qualify for the final.
Fabinho tries to flip a ball in behind to Salah and it gains Liverpool a throw deep in the City half. The midfielder, injured against Atletico Madrid in the epic struggle in Spain on Wednesday, had four stitches in a foot and although he warmed up on the Wembley, Guardiola said he felt it would be risky to bring the player on. 3 in 3 @IbrahimaKonate_ #EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/gMphXN2M7q.
The defensive duo made over 260 appearances for City combined, whilst Joleon spent three years at Liverpool's Merseyside rivals Everton.
In the ratings they could all feasibly be 8s, 9s and 10s.
Its fair to say they were absolutely perfect calls from Klopp, with each of the trio extremely influential in the sumptuous first half from the Reds.
The 2021-22 FA Cup final takes place on Saturday May 14 at Wembley Stadium in London.
City had been hustled out of it. XI:Steffen, Cancelo, Stones, Ake, Zinchenko, Fernandinho (C), Bernardo, Foden, Grealish, Jesus, Sterling, Subs:Ederson, Dias, Gundogan, Laporte, Rodrigo, De Bruyne, Mahrez, Delap, Lavia, XI:Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Thiago, Keita, Diaz, Mane, Salah, Subs:Kelleher, Milner, Firmino, Gomez, Henderson, Jones, Jota, Tsimikas, Matip. Seventy seconds into the second half, Gabriel Jesus put the ball on a plate for Grealish, who found the top left corner to reduce the deficit to two goals. Do we have a game here? @LFC Sadio Man scores a beauty of a volley#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/Q4CSPHjEL4.
Then City get on the attack and Klopp will be alarmed by the time and space Grealish had to line his shot up, but Van Dijk got his block in. Alisson punts another pass into the stands, not been a good half hour for either goalkeeper so far, although the Liverpool's goalkeeper's misplaced passes have not be as hazardous. Mahrez with a moment of magic to skip around Robertson, the ball squeezed through Alisson's legs and Bernardo made up loads of ground to tap home. The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. The crowd very involved with Steffen's clearance, cheering and jeering, as another poor clearance is gobbled up by the red shirts. Fernandinho then wins a strong tackle in midfield to signal City's intentions.
Key moments from the game can also be followed over on Twitter: @ManCity.
City have been passengers in this game.
View more, Guardiola: City and Liverpool full-backs exceptional, Pep Guardiola agreed that City and Liverpool have helped make playing as a full-back to new heights. No. Wonderful assist, untouchable player. Circumstances are obviously different today, it's 50/50 supporter-wise and the summer is introducing itself to England! Once again, Liverpool funnel back and delay the attack well. Jack Grealish is back in the team, which might please Liverpool - Sterling's runs from that side caused plenty of problems at the Etihad. Those two sides will meet on Sunday April 17 at 4.30pm.
The game starting to get a little bitty now with plenty of fouls, this time Fabinho does go in the book for bringing down Gabriel Jesus. It was intense like the previous game against each other but we should have killed the game off.
*Don't see your country or favourite channel listed.
#EmiratesFACup | #MCILIV. He scored in both legs against Benfica and the centre-back climbs to score another important goal. To win this kind of game, especially in a semi-final, is a big, big, big win. The result means we still hold the advantage in the title race, one point above Liverpool with just seven games left in the Premier League season.
Liverpool actually look the more likely to score another goal with fresh legs up front, Salah almost burst beyond Ake but the flag goes up for offside.
Liverpool forward and Man of the Match Sadio Man said:
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"The FA is also committed to provide a number of free return bus services for Manchester City Women supporters travelling from the North West to East London.
People have complained about a lack of aggravation in this fixture, but Fernandinho has just flown into Mane from a long run-up.
Henderson replaces Keita. We played an incredible game in the first half.. View more, Manchester City has secured an initial 50 coaches to operate a day trip travel package for the FA Cup Semi-Final against Liverpool at Wembley Stadium over the weekend of 16/17 April.
City broke Liverpool quickly, Jesus pace and strength taking him past Fabinho and then Grealishs shot from the cut back was sharp and high.
Then Diaz stop-starts Cancelo on the left flank, and wins Liverpool a free-kick in a dangerous position. Liverpool deserved winners over the course of the 90 minutes. Read more, Training: City step up preparations ahead of Liverpool clash, The City squad were in positive mood at the CFA on Friday as we stepped up preparations ahead of Sundays big Premier League clash with Liverpool. Salah running at Ake and Zinchenko, he reverse the ball into Keita whose cross deflects up in the air and enables City's players to get back.
"Therefore, the FA, Network Rail and Chiltern Railways strongly advise that Liverpool and Manchester City supporters affected should avoid travelling from the North West by train wherever possible and seek alternative travel arrangements. No time to really soak in this big win the fixture list is relentless and since were trying to go all the way in every competition, the matches just keep on coming.
Do we have a game again?
The 2021-22 final will be a bit unusual in that it will take place before the end of regular league season, with the game traditionally held in the past as the curtain call on the domestic campaign.
Everything you need to know ahead of Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final clash with Liverpool.
Keita and Alexander-Arnold exchange passes in midfield, but the full-backs ball towards Salah runs out of play. Liverpool have already clinched the EFL Cup, with Manchester City holding a one-point lead over the Reds in the Premier League title race, plus the potential of a Champions League final meeting. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. We need to go to Wembley and play our game. It is a dream for sure, and we will go for it and fight for it.". I have said to the players that I do not want any excuses. With the FA Cup semifinals all set for April 16-17, with Liverpool and Manchester City facing off on April 16 and Chelsea taking on Crystal Palace on April 17, ticket information is yet to be confirmed. At the other end, Alisson was called upon a few times in the second half to ensure it didnt get too nervy, too early and he came up trumps.
Will they look to repeat that approach at Wembley? This specific thing, nobody did it in this club.
Read more, Pep Guardiola says he is proud of his players and the performance they gave in the 2-2 draw with Liverpool. Robertson whips a cross in from the left which Stones leaves and it runs through to Steffen who starts in goal. Referee: Michael OliverAssistant Referees: Stuart Burt and Simon BennettFourth Official: Kevin FriendReserve Assistant: Marc PerryVAR: Darren EnglandAssistant VAR: Lee Betts, Guardiola explains reason for pre-FA Cup training at Millwall, Pep Guardiola has thanked Millwall for helping Manchester City avoid a tiring travel schedule by allowing us to use The Den as a training base ahead of our FA Cup semi-final with Liverpool. Despite claims that the competition has become less important for the Premier League's big hitters over the last decade, Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea have still dominated the trophy since 2008.
Klopp believes the rest he gave Mohamed Salah in midweek was essential to keep him fresh for the run-in after a physically and emotionally draining few months.
As always, the official Man City app will offer comprehensive coverage of our showdown with Liverpool.
No, United versus Arsenal was generally a domestic squabble. Read more, Manchester City continued preparations at the CFA on Friday ahead of this weekends eagerly awaited Etihad Premier League clash with Liverpool. Andrew Robertson provided the assist with an out-swinging corner that found the French defender, who physically dominated Nathan Ak before sending a brilliant bullet of a header into the back of the net. Manchester City being rushed into mistakes in their build-up in their own defensive third. Four Premier League fixtures in October altered for TV coverage. It will again be intense but we will be ready.
Which TV channel is the Community Shield on?
Thom Gibbs argues in this piece that the fixtures is missing some needle between the two managers?
pic.twitter.com/HCCufu555g. Our columnist made the argument that we are witnessing English football's greatest rivalry between Manchester City and Liverpool. The mayors of both cities wrote to the FA earlier thisweek requesting that the game be moved to a more convenient location for supporters of both teams, pointing out the rising cost of fuel as well as the fact the game is set to take place over a bank holiday weekend.
Copyright 2022 Sporting News Holdings Limited.
Watch more, Foden: Our fans and home record can be the difference, Phil Foden believes City can use a dominant Premier League home record against Liverpool to full advantage on Sunday afternoon.
A detailed match report plus reaction from Pep Guardiola and players alike will follow soon after the full time whistle, while free-to-view highlights from midday on Sunday 17 April. Thiago had dictated the game from midfield where the likes of Grealish and Phil Foden had scarcely been sighted before half-time. In the second half, Guardiola would resist the temptation to make early changes even though the game was there to be attacked after Grealishs goal two minutes after the break.
Earlier Fernandinho, who was only booked for that Mane foul, had taken a piece of Luis Diaz who was exceptional before the break.
Mane collects the ball in a central area and the free-kick clipped in was turned behind by Ake for a corner with Van Dijk lurking. Read more, Laporte: This week could be one of the greatest in our careers, Aymeric Laporte believes an FA Cup semi-final victory over Liverpool would mark this week as one of the greatest periods in both his and his City teammates' careers to date. Its quite possible this was the most complete, close-to-perfection performance across a half of football that even this formidable side has put together, given the context of the opposition and match meaning. A perfect first half in that case but we pay City, the champions of England at the moment and it is always going to be tough. Liverpool get us started at Wembley, and quickly look to gain territory with a long kick forward.
But we get nothing from it because three days later we play against Manchester United, said Kloppp. It was billed as a titanic tussle but this has been one of the most one-sided semi-finals you will ever see.
They would want to go there and win as well.. There are moments you will have to suffer. I learned as a manager when you arrive in the latter stages in all competitions, you adapt to the schedule.
Hundreds of miles of unessential roadworks will be put on hold to help supporters enjoy the occasion and enhance their journeys, and these motorists are encouraged to make sure that their vehicles are roadworthy before setting off.".
I think we pressed them hard and for the second goal especially the goalkeeper made a mistake. Moment of anxiety for Liverpool as Sterling bursts into the box but the scramble away. if that is the success this year, it will not be seen as success in the future. Three competitions?
When is the FA Cup final 2022? I have said to the boys this is my seventh season in England - and I have never said 'welcome to the semi-final of the FA Cup'.
Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. We've had two draws against them this season - but this one can't really be a draw, someone has to win.
It will be a really tight game - both teams will analyse what happened last week and be looking for that extra one, two per cent that will get them the win. Do Liverpool try to push on for more goals or try to shut up shop? "We did all the right stuff. Diogo Jota very nearly did it last week, Sadio Mane did this time. Jurgen Klopp's team looking pretty comfortable.
Liverpool fans fly their banner outside Wembley Stadium. Our Matchday Centre gets under way at 13:30, providing minute-by-minute text commentary, analysis, stats and reaction right through until after Pep Guardiola'spost-match press conference. Watch more, De Bruyne relishing 'privilege' of key Etihad clash with Liverpool, Kevin De Bruyne says he views the prospect of tackling Liverpool in Sundays huge Premier League clash at the Etihad as a privilege and an occasion to be savoured.
The game is scheduled to kick-off at 3.30pm, while the other semi-final between Chelsea and Crystal Palace will also take place at Wembley on Sunday, April 17, with a 4.30pm kick-off. "The second half starts with a goal for Manchester City, and it opens up, the quality of their team is insane, and you could see that. Both clubs and their supporter groups have asked for the tie to be moved to a more appropriate venue, but the FA have refused to budge on the tie being held at Wembley.
Great competition for places producing great performances and excellent squad management from the boss, this is exactly why he rotates.
Its back up to Anfield for midweek now and against the other Manchester club.
Fernandinho tries to clip a central free kick into the box but Liverpool smother Jesus. Imagine if I was to sit here and you would not ask me about it, but I would just constantly start referring to the quadruple and if I did that you would think I was completely mad..
Jack Grealish scored minutes after the break, and on the verge of full-time, Bernardo Silva grabbed a second, but it proved to be a consolation as the Reds hung on for victory. Pep Guardiola says City will wait before making a final decision on the availability of Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker. It has been less than a week since we faced Jurgen Klopp's Reds, in what was yet another Premier League blockbuster between the two sides.
and I took a look at the tactical themes that made it such an exciting match.
So it is really special. TEAM NEWS IS IN! That would be nice. Read more, Semi-final dates confirmed for mens and womens FA Cup, Manchester Citys FA Cup and Womens FA Cup semi-final ties will both take place on Saturday 16 April. A statement on the FA's website read: "We recognise the significant challenges that are being faced by some Liverpool and Manchester City supporters, with train services being severely limited due to essential engineering works being carried out over the bank holiday weekend by Network Rail on the West Coast Mainline. Cancelo tries to spread play to Zinchenko but it runs out of play.
They earned their FA Cup final place, and the possibility of a domestic Cup double perhaps a Treble, or quadruple - with a thrilling first half dominated by the goalscorer Sadio Mane and the maestro, Thiago Alcantara. Liverpool will take on Man City in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley at 3.30pm on Saturday April 16, the FA have confirmed. And we are very pleased, and we are very happy to qualify for the final.
Fabinho tries to flip a ball in behind to Salah and it gains Liverpool a throw deep in the City half. The midfielder, injured against Atletico Madrid in the epic struggle in Spain on Wednesday, had four stitches in a foot and although he warmed up on the Wembley, Guardiola said he felt it would be risky to bring the player on. 3 in 3 @IbrahimaKonate_ #EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/gMphXN2M7q.
The defensive duo made over 260 appearances for City combined, whilst Joleon spent three years at Liverpool's Merseyside rivals Everton.
In the ratings they could all feasibly be 8s, 9s and 10s.
Its fair to say they were absolutely perfect calls from Klopp, with each of the trio extremely influential in the sumptuous first half from the Reds.
The 2021-22 FA Cup final takes place on Saturday May 14 at Wembley Stadium in London.
City had been hustled out of it. XI:Steffen, Cancelo, Stones, Ake, Zinchenko, Fernandinho (C), Bernardo, Foden, Grealish, Jesus, Sterling, Subs:Ederson, Dias, Gundogan, Laporte, Rodrigo, De Bruyne, Mahrez, Delap, Lavia, XI:Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Thiago, Keita, Diaz, Mane, Salah, Subs:Kelleher, Milner, Firmino, Gomez, Henderson, Jones, Jota, Tsimikas, Matip. Seventy seconds into the second half, Gabriel Jesus put the ball on a plate for Grealish, who found the top left corner to reduce the deficit to two goals. Do we have a game here? @LFC Sadio Man scores a beauty of a volley#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/Q4CSPHjEL4.
Then City get on the attack and Klopp will be alarmed by the time and space Grealish had to line his shot up, but Van Dijk got his block in. Alisson punts another pass into the stands, not been a good half hour for either goalkeeper so far, although the Liverpool's goalkeeper's misplaced passes have not be as hazardous. Mahrez with a moment of magic to skip around Robertson, the ball squeezed through Alisson's legs and Bernardo made up loads of ground to tap home. The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. The crowd very involved with Steffen's clearance, cheering and jeering, as another poor clearance is gobbled up by the red shirts. Fernandinho then wins a strong tackle in midfield to signal City's intentions.
Key moments from the game can also be followed over on Twitter: @ManCity.
City have been passengers in this game.
View more, Guardiola: City and Liverpool full-backs exceptional, Pep Guardiola agreed that City and Liverpool have helped make playing as a full-back to new heights. No. Wonderful assist, untouchable player. Circumstances are obviously different today, it's 50/50 supporter-wise and the summer is introducing itself to England! Once again, Liverpool funnel back and delay the attack well. Jack Grealish is back in the team, which might please Liverpool - Sterling's runs from that side caused plenty of problems at the Etihad. Those two sides will meet on Sunday April 17 at 4.30pm.
The game starting to get a little bitty now with plenty of fouls, this time Fabinho does go in the book for bringing down Gabriel Jesus. It was intense like the previous game against each other but we should have killed the game off.
*Don't see your country or favourite channel listed.
#EmiratesFACup | #MCILIV. He scored in both legs against Benfica and the centre-back climbs to score another important goal. To win this kind of game, especially in a semi-final, is a big, big, big win. The result means we still hold the advantage in the title race, one point above Liverpool with just seven games left in the Premier League season.
Liverpool actually look the more likely to score another goal with fresh legs up front, Salah almost burst beyond Ake but the flag goes up for offside.
Liverpool forward and Man of the Match Sadio Man said:
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City broke Liverpool quickly, Jesus pace and strength taking him past Fabinho and then Grealishs shot from the cut back was sharp and high.
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